"It is with great sadness that Laney and I share with you the news that our sweet Oakleigh Klover Hayes was born this morning at the hospital and now is safely in heaven," Hayes wrote in a statement posted on Twitter and Instagram. "Thank you for honoring our privacy as we grieve."

Hayes, who performed "You Broke Up With Me" live on TODAY last year, announced that he was cancelling his upcoming concerts to be with his family.

"They’re just kids, but them being proud of me means so much to me, and I can tell that they are," he said. "I love each and every one of these kids and I can’t wait for another one. They’re all so beautiful and incredible, and watching them grow is the best thing I get to do on earth."